The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Foundation has announced its plan to plant one million trees across Africa as part of its tree-planting campaign.
The Foundation said in a statement on Thursday that the initiative, themed “Our Land: Grooming a Greener Future”, was launched at a tree planting event at the UBA Foundation Garden in Lagos.
According to the statement, the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of UBA, Mr. Oliver Alawuba, underscored the importance of the campaign,
“We must work to save the planet, and we commit that UBA will plant one million trees across Africa by the end of 2024.
“Trees provide more than carbon reduction; urban trees can decrease temperature by at least 12 degrees Celsius, significantly lowering the risk of heat-related crises. Each tree we plant today contributes to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, especially SDG 11,” he said.
Alawuba emphasised the campaign’s alignment with global sustainability goals.
“The act of planting a tree is very simple; it is not sophisticated to plant a tree. It doesn’t require much skill, and everyone can plant trees in their homes and workspaces. A healthy environment is where trees are planted,” he stated.
Alawuba emphasised the campaign’s alignment with global sustainability goals.
“The act of planting a tree is very simple; it is not sophisticated to plant a tree. It doesn’t require much skill, and everyone can plant trees in their homes and work spaces. A healthy environment is where trees are planted,” he said.
In her remark, the Chief Executive Officer of the UBA Foundation, Bola Atta, described tree planting as a vital measure against climate change.
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